Calvin Cycle

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Where does the Calvin Cycle occur?

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Stroma

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How many times must the Calvin Cycle occur to produce one glucose molecule?

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2

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What is the Calvin Cycle?

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A complex series of chemical reactions carried out in the stroma.

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What is the final product of the Calvin Cycle?

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Glucose

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What does the Calvin Cycle begin with?

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The input of CO2

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What is the primary function of the Calvin Cycle?

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To convert carbon dioxide into glucose using energy from ATP and NADPH.

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What are the three main stages of the Calvin Cycle?

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Carbon fixation, Reduction phase, Regeneration of RuBP.

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What enzyme is crucial for the Calvin Cycle and what does it do?

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Rubisco; it catalyzes the first step of carbon fixation.

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What is RuBP and its role in the Calvin Cycle?

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Ribulose bisphosphate; it combines with CO2 to start the cycle.

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What is the significance of glucose produced in the Calvin Cycle?

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It serves as an energy source for plants and other organisms.